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Inspiration, advice and news to fuel your rehab.

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We've teamed up with Wild Things, New Zealand's trail running community, to help you get out and enjoy New Zealand's epic trails.

Craig Newland
byCraig Newland
Back pain myths: Posture, Core Strength, Bulging Discs

“The thrust of these studies is clear – although core exercise can improve low back outcomes, it works no better than general exercise.”

Jacqueline Van Eis-Scott
byJacqueline Van Eis-Scott
Returning to Exercise after a Covid 19 Infection

It is looking increasingly likely that the majority of Kiwis will experience a COVID infection at some stage.

Adina Holder
byAdina Holder
How Do Muscles Get Bigger?

Before we get into how muscles get bigger, it is important to understand the basic anatomy of a muscle.

Jodi Spurgeon
byJodi Spurgeon
Development pathways to elite sport

Development pathways to elite sporting performance have attracted a lot of attention over recent years

Adina Holder
byAdina Holder
A Parent Guide to Child Growth and Development in Sport

In this guide, parents will be introduced to key concepts relating to child growth and development and how it relates to sport.

Adina Holder
byAdina Holder
Is exercising while wearing a mask safe and practical?

Many people complain bitterly about the discomfort associated with wearing a face mask at rest.

Jodi Spurgeon
byJodi Spurgeon
Foundation Clinic Annual Awards

Congratulations to the winners of the annual Foundation Clinic awards!

Craig Newland
byCraig Newland
How Santa Keeps Injury Free Over Christmas…And How You Can Too!!

Santa often cops a lot of flak for being a little bit on the heavy side but you have to remember that elite athletes come in all shapes and sizes!

Craig Newland
byCraig Newland
Do Softer Running Surfaces Really Reduce Injury?

Doctor Jeff Sankoff from Training Peaks offers new findings that may contradict our understanding of running surface and injury.

Craig Newland
byCraig Newland
Have helmets reduced head injuries on the slopes?

In New Zealand there were about 13,000 injuries caused by snow-sports last year.

Craig Newland
byCraig Newland